"notbob" > wrote in message
...
> On 2006-05-16, smithfarms pure kona > wrote:
>> I was sending green/unroasted coffee beans to Australia and that was
>> when the Customs whatever/whomever kept it from my buyer, asking for
>> big bucks in Import fees.
>
> Hmmm... too bad. Sucks to be in OZ. (if you like real Kona coffee)
>
> nb
>

Sometimes it sucks to be buying coffee here in Kona if you don't know what
you're doing. Many times I've seen people stocking up on "Kona Coffee" at
the checkout line, apparently not noticing the labeling that would tell them
that they are buying a "blend" (10% Kona coffee) at $5.99 per 10oz. bag.
That's $9.58/lb.! There are plenty of independent producers who will sell
100% Kona for $10/lb., and it's a fresher product to boot. In general, don't
buy your coffee from tourist shops like Hilo Hattie, or from Wal*Mart or the
supermarkets. Get it from a coffee farmer, and you'll be glad you did.

Aloha,

Rich